Multiple people died in the brutal attack after a gunman stormed a church service

Authorities say the ages of those killed range from five to 72 - one of whom was the pastor's 14-year-old daughter.

Among about 20 injured was a six-year-old boy shot four times.

Stand-in-preacher Bryan Holcombe was among those who died in the massacre alongside his wife, Sunday school teacher Karla Holcombe, and their daughter-in-law Crystal understood to have been eight months pregnant.

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"I am monitoring the situation from Japan."

UK Prime Minister Theresa May also offered her condolences on behalf of the people of Britain and Northern Ireland.

She tweeted: "Tragic loss of life in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Thoughts and prayers with all those affected by this terrible shooting."

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